Poodles are victims of their own success. Despite their demanding grooming needs, they are friendly, intelligent and loyal. No matter so many people want one. And, unfortunately, wherever there is a demand, there will be those who will unethically take advantage of this market. If you want a Poodle, you must be aware of fake puppy breeders, which usually advertise on the Internet and sell their puppies to pet stores. There are also some Internet scams you should be aware of.

Owning a dog is a really wonderful thing. They make great companions and also keep watch over the home and protect the family. There are literally hundreds of different breeds that one can choose from, but the Poodle is definitely a fan favorite and for good reason. The Poodle is a beautiful, caring and affectionate breed of dog one that makes a great family pet.

Everyone loves puppies, and there's something especially appealing about a poodle puppy. Like most purebred dogs, poodles do have a few medical conditions and disorders that are particular to the poodle breed, so it is important that you have your poodle puppy checked by a veterinarian - before you take delivery of the puppy, if possible.

The Miniature Poodle is the middle sized of the three American Kennel Club Poodle types. (A fourth Poodle type - the Teacup Poodle - is not recognized). All Poodle types are considered the same breed - the Poodle. The Standard (or biggest) Poodle is the oldest of the variations. But because they were so big and active, a smaller version was wanted for those who lived in smaller homes.

Could that dog in the shelter be a Miniature Poodle? Recognizing a Poodle type dog is a lot more than just looking at what clip their coat is in. Most Miniature Poodles in shelters or breed rescues are not in the fancy show clips. But there are still ways to recognize a Miniature Poodle.

Some people think of Poodles as not being real dogs, though for anyone that has owned them, they are more than real ? they are surreal. You would certainly end up being amazed by the sheer intelligence of the breed, which is almost humanesque. They are also very good learners that are given to having a high degree of creativity and they are also not averse to being the star of the show. However, it would be wrong to think of every Poodle as possessing the same personality because the personality will vary much and the personality may often reflect as well as compliment the personality of their owner.